Irwin, Alice

     In memory of Alice Irwin who departed this earthly life March 27, 1894, of consumption, at the age of 14 years, 6 months, and 27 days.
     It was a sad wave of sorrow that swept over the over the community when the tidings came that the spirit of Alice had gone to the God who gave it. Alice was loved by all who knew her. All that earthly hands could do for her was done but of no avail, for the Lord saw fit to take her to her home beyond the skies. She leaves a father, five brothers and a host of weeping friends to mourn their loss, but their loss is her eternal gain. She has gone to her mother, who preceded her to that better land, less than a year ago. Weep not, father and brothers, for Alice, but trust in the Savior and you will meet her on that bright and happy shore where parting is no more. She can not come to you but you can go to her. Her remains were laid to rest in Mt. Carmel Cemetery March 29, 1894. Rev. Rice conducted the funeral services.

    Dear Alice, thou hast left us,
    Here thy loss we deeply feel;
    But ‘tis God that hath bereft us,
    He will all our sorrows heal.

    Allie sleeps, but not forever,
    There will be a glorious dawn;
    We shall meet to part no never,
    On the resurrection morn.
                          M.N. and C.B.

April 25, 1894
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Irwin, David

Death of Capt. David Irwin
     It is with great regret that we announce the death of Capt. David Irwin, of Springfield township, which occurred at his home Thursday, May 3d, 1894. Capt. Irwin had been sick with heart trouble for several weeks, but his death was not expected at all. He was between 68 and 70 years of age. He leaves a widow and two sons, Elmer and Charles, and his late son Alpheus’ two children. He leaves an estate valued at, probably, $25,000. He was an old river man, steam-boating years ago in the South. For many years he has farmed and of late years ran a saw and grist mill. He was energetic and full of business, a true man, a kindly man with hosts of friends. He was a brother to Squire John Irwin of the same township, one of our most respected citizens. He also leaves a sister a respected maiden lady, Miss Kate Irwin. He owned the barber-shop of Ollie Anderson on Court street and a dwelling house opposite Gallia Academy in this city and a large farm and valuable property in the county. The funeral services will occur at Bethel Saturday morning at 9 o’clock, Rev. d’Argent officiating.

May 9, 1894
Gallipolis Journal
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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       Mr. E. S. Irwin, of Charleston, W. Va., died at the above city Saturday of last week.  Mr. Irwin was born in this county and was well and favorably known here.  He was a brother of James, John, and Capt. Dave Irwin, of this city and county, and a brother-in-law to Capt. John H. Nevius.  The Charleston Gazette says:
     "On Friday he seemed to rally some, and it was the hope of his physicians to eventually bring him around all right, but during the latter part of the night he seemed to to be somewhat restless, and at 7:45 o'clocok yesterday morning he arose in his bed and asked for a glass of water, but before it could be given to him, he fell back and died instantly from heart failure.  In the death of Mr. Irwin Charleston loses a prominent and honorable business man who never did anyone a wrong.  His hand was always open and no one who asked a favor or aid ever went away empty handed.  He had the respect and esteem of everyone, and now that he is gone many a tear of sorrow will be shed for Uncle Ed who was everybody's friend. 
     Edward S. Irwin was a son of David and Mary F. Irwin, and was born in Gallia county, Ohio, June 6, 1827, and was married to Elizabeth A. Nevius in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 2, 1874.  In 1871 he became a resident of this city and served six years as a member of the City Council.  At the time of his death he was in the livery and sale stable business.  A wife and three children survive him to mourn their loss.  The funeral services will took place Sunday forenoon.  If death be sleep, the awakening of E.S. Irwin will be a sweet one in the morning, and if those for whom he did a kind act in life were to lay a rose on his bier his bed would be a wilderness of flowers."